【Livestream Recap】Vol. 69: Finding the Right Driving Shoes and Fairlady Z vs. 911

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Here’s a recap of a recent livestream from *Welcome Home, PORSCHE*.
Give it a listen on your commute, on your way to class, or while enjoying a drive in your Porsche.
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Topics and Highlights

The Search for the Perfect Driving Shoes [01:00]

  • A closer look at the feel of driving shoes from Negroni, including their weight and breathability drawbacks
  • Interest in Mizuno’s Bareclutch L and new models from Onitsuka Tiger
  • What makes an ideal driving shoe: lightweight comfort, easy on-and-off, and practicality on touring trips

Fairlady Z vs. 911: Comparing the Driving Experience [37:00]

  • A detailed discussion of the 911’s sense of weight and how it feels planted on the road
  • The Fairlady Z’s easygoing manners around town compared with the 911’s precision behind the wheel
  • How the two cars behave through corners and the distinctive driving feel of each

The State of Germany’s Automakers and the Challenges Ahead [48:00]

  • Mercedes-Benz’s sales slowdown and the challenges facing its EV strategy
  • Reliance on the Chinese market and declining competitiveness
  • The gap between German automakers and Chinese manufacturers in software development
  • Why German brands may need to stand out by embracing a more analog driving experience

A New Porsche Delivery on the Horizon [1:04:00]

  • A new Porsche is scheduled for delivery the following day
  • His wife is especially excited about it

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I am Mina’s husband. I don’t drive cars as fashion or a status symbol. I like cars that are fun to drive, well engineered, and that let you feel what the people who built them intended. I love long-distance touring, and I believe a car only counts when you drive it. On days off I travel around Japan in our cars. On the blog I mainly write test-drive reports and touring notes, and I also look after the...

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